Glass always contains internal stress as a result of the procedures used for its manufacture or as a result of toughening treatment. Stress measurement instrumentation is widely used by manufacturers for process control and for checking quality and also by those who fabricate and use glass. This article considers the instruments that are available for a range of uses and also lists some manufacturers.
Origin
R Wright Associates, Usa
Journal Title
Glass 73 4 1996 155
Sector
General
Class
G 1417